 Brechen's three "Ortsteile" are Niederbrechen (administrative seat as well as biggest of the three), Oberbrechen and Werschau.Within the framework of administrative reform in Hesse on 31 December 1971, the community of Brechen came into being through the amalgamation of the formerly autonomous communities of Werschau and Niederbrechen.Since 1 July 1974, Oberbrechen has also belonged to the community.